Things to do in Beijing

I'm sure there will be plenty of things for me to do in the largest city in the world... but just in case you wanted a list:

Hiking on The Great Wall
















Obviously you cannot be in Beijing and not go to The Great Wall. This may be the one thing that I want to do above all else. The history behind some of these things astonishes me. America is certainly historic, but nothing like it will be in China. The oldest thing her is like 400 and The Great Wall started being built in the 5th Century and was not completed until the 16th Century.

Shopping at The Silk Market
















This is where I will hone into my bargaining skills. Bring on the knock-off, designer bags! I cannot wait for this part of my journey. Anyone who knows me knows that shopping is basically my only hobby.

Visiting The Forbidden City
















What used to serve as the home of emperors in China, is now a museum honoring the palaces and dynasties of China.

Marveling at The Bird's Nest












Visiting the site of the 2008 Summer Olympics will be pretty cool. I mean, just look at this stadium!

16 more days until I see Beijing for myself.

Mandarin lesson:
Tù (rabbit)